The European Commission abandoned plans to impose sanctions on the Russian nuclear sector in the tenth sanctions package. It is reported by POLITICO with reference to three EU diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity..

The EU executive first notified the EU countries of its intention to develop sanctions against Russia's civilian nuclear sector. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for this on the eve of the meeting of EU leaders last week..

However, according to three diplomats, this plan failed..

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EU sanctions packages are made up of several parts: new restrictions targeting specific sectors such as aviation or the military, and lists imposing visa restrictions and asset freezes on individuals and companies. However, according to the draft version of the sanctions package, which the publication got acquainted with, there is no nuclear sector in any of the parts..

“Unfortunately, the nuclear sector is not included in this proposal,” said an EU diplomat from the so-called hawk country.

Hungary opposes the imposition of sanctions on the nuclear sector, citing its dependence on Rosatom. To overcome a potential Hungarian veto, the EU considered including individual employees of Rosatom and other companies on the list, but decided not to do so..

“Hungary does not allow this because their nuclear plant is owned by Rosatom and they say it produces 50 percent of the country's energy supply.. But sanctions against individuals (other than the CEO) should not affect energy security,” said one EU diplomat..

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France has also shown moderation: an official from the country's economy ministry told reporters earlier this week that "

Some EU diplomats expressed disappointment with the move.

As reported, on February 5, the President of Ukraine signed a decree on the entry into force of the decision of the National Security and Defense Council on sanctions against Rosatom and other nuclear organizations of the Russian Federation..

According to The Washington Post, Rosatom buys equipment and raw materials for the Russian military industry.